An undergraduate degree program in studio or fine art generally leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), which takes 4-5 years to complete. Some universities also offer 3-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs.

10 Christian Art Schools

These Christian colleges offer degrees in art:

College/University

Location

Institution Type

Degrees Offered

Tuition and Fees (2015-2016)*

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$34,498

Judson University

Elgin, IL

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$28,170

Messiah College

Mechanicsburg, PA

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$32,240

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$24,728

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$24,000

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$24,792

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$27,150

Huntington University

Huntington, IN

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$24,822

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$26,665

Union University

Jackson, TN

4-year, Private

Bachelor's degree

$29,190

Sources: *National Center for Education Statistics

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College Selection Criteria

Prospective art students might want to keep the following characteristics in mind when looking for their ideal program:

Students looking for a comprehensive Christian art education might consider looking for schools that offer both bachelor's and master's degrees and facilitate articulation between the two programs.

Prospective students may want to find out if the school offers gallery space or regular art exhibitions where students can display their work

It can be helpful to find out about the school's art studio facilities, in order to ensure that students have access to high-quality materials.

It is important to find out a school's religious denomination and whether or not it accords with your beliefs and values.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

In undergraduate art programs at Christian universities, aspiring artists take conceptual courses in art history and critical theory alongside studio-based courses in which they develop their skills in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and other subfields. Many programs culminate in a senior exhibition of work in the student's area of specialization. In addition, students must complete a core set of general education requirements. At Christian universities, this may include one or more courses in religion.

Master's Degree Programs

In Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs, graduate students have the chance to hone their skills in a particular medium or discipline, such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, performance or new media. These programs usually take three years to complete. Although specific Christian coursework is not usually required, Christian schools provide an environment in which students often have the same religious beliefs as their peers. There may also be Christian student groups on campus that master's degree students can join.

Students can pursue art degrees at many Christian universities around the country, either at the undergraduate of graduate level. Those planning to enroll should consider the specific Christian denomination the school supports, as well as art studio quality and display opportunities.